Common Fig (Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey')

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Resistances
Deer Resistant, Drought tolerant, Rabbit Resistant
Suitable Locations
Espalier, Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree, Xeriscapic
Soil pH Preferences
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Toxicity
Other: A lactifer, the milky sap (latex) can be a skin irritant. Also present in some unripened fruit.
Uses
Shade Tree, Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant
Birds, Other Beneficial Insects
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Color
Green
Flower Time
Late summer or early fall, Other: Provides two crops of figs per year, Spring
Flowers
Blooms on new wood, Inconspicuous, Other: Non-showy greenish flowers form in spring inside hollow receptacles near the branch growing tips. The fruit (edible fig) develops within each receptacle.
Leaves
Broadleaf, Deciduous
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Miscellaneous
Tolerates poor soil
Plant Habit
Shrub, Tree
Plant Height
5 to 30 feet (pruning)
Plant Spread
6 to 30 feet (pruning)
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Root, Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Tip, Layering, Offsets, Other: Best if mature wood 2-3 yrs of age is used for cuttings. Also easy to start from ground or air layering
Propagation: Seeds
Provide light, Self fertile
Detailed Information

The Common Fig (Ficus carica), including the ‘Brown Turkey’ cultivar, is native to the **Middle East and Western Asia**. More specifically, its origin lies in a region spanning from:

* **Western Asia:** Countries like Turkey, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, etc.
* **The Eastern Mediterranean:** Including areas of Greece and other coastal regions.

While the ‘Brown Turkey’ cultivar is widely cultivated worldwide today, its genetic origins trace back to this region. Over centuries, figs have been spread throughout the Mediterranean and beyond, becoming naturalized in many areas.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years, Needs excellent drainage in pots